Theories of delinquency : an examination of explanations of delinquent behavior / Donald J. Shoemake...
Theories of delinquency : an examination of explanations of delinquent behavior / Donald J. Shoemake...
Theories of delinquency : an examination of explanations of delinquent behavior / Donald J. Shoemaker.
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Publisher
New York ; Oxford : Oxford University Press, 1996.
Date
1996.
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N364.36/46
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Language
English
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Physical content
284 p. ; 21 cm.
Contents
1. Explanations of Delinquency -- 2. The Classical School - Issues of Choice and Reasoning -- 3. Biological and Biosocial Explanations -- 4. Psychological Theories -- 5. Social Disorganization and Anomie -- 6. Lower-Class-Based Theories of Delinqueucy -- 7. Interpersonal and Situational Explanations...
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Publisher
New York ; Oxford : Oxford University Press, 1996.
Edition
3rd ed.
Place of Publication
New York (State)
Date Published
1996.
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Summary
Theories of Delinquency provides a comprehensive survey of major theoretical approaches to the understanding of delinquent behavior. It includes discussions and evaluations of all major individualistic and sociological theories, presenting each theory in a standard format with basic assumptions, important concepts, and evaluations of the research c...
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Theories of delinquency : an examination of explanations of delinquent behavior / Donald J. Shoemaker.
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Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
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N364.36/46
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74VM5gb5Roab
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ISBN
0195087313 (pbk.)
9780195087314 (pbk.)
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364.36
MMS ID
991003714349702626
